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Chittenden County, Administrative county in northwestern Vermont, US

Chittenden County extends from Lake Champlain in the west to the Green Mountains in the east, encompassing both urban areas and natural landscapes.

The county, established in 1787, bears the name of Thomas Chittenden, who served as the first governor of Vermont after its independence.

The University of Vermont, founded in 1791, stands as the primary educational institution in Burlington, contributing to the intellectual development of the region.

The Burlington International Airport and Interstate 89 provide transportation connections to major cities in the northeastern United States and Canada.

Mount Mansfield, rising to 4,393 feet within the county borders, marks the highest elevation point in the entire state of Vermont.

Location: Vermont

Inception: 1787

Capital city: Burlington

Shares border with: Grand Isle County, Franklin County, Lamoille County, Washington County, Addison County, Essex County, Clinton County

GPS coordinates: 44.47568,-73.12727

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50

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